EV charging stations, or electrical vehicle charging stations, are devices that supply electric energy used to recharge electric vehicles (typically electric cars). Some electric vehicles come equipped with a converter that enables them to be charged from a standard home electrical outlet. For those that do not, they can only be charged at a charging station that provides electricity conversion into the car’s format, includes safety features, and provides a monitoring capability.
For electric vehicles to be usable the way that petrol cars are, these charging stations need to be available in a widely distributed area so that they can be used when the owner is traveling. Such charging stations are typically provided through on-street facilities or at other public locations such as shopping centers, car parks, and restaurants. Some utilities and private companies also provide charging stations that charge a fee for their services.
